Vortech MP20 powerhead gets released, 140F top operating temp

Ecotech Marine released the MP20, the MP40’s smaller brother. Designed for 70 gallons or less, the MP20 is clearly aimed at the Tunze Nanostreams, mainly the 6055 series. Quickly glancing over the specs reaches us to the Maximum Motor Tempature…

25 Gallon EcoCube Nano Aquarium is nice, lights not included

Drs. Foster and Smith, the large mail order company out of Wisconsin has released the 25 gallon EcoCube aquarium, sure to please your eyes. We would wager to say this is an OEM from another aquarium manufactuer. Besides offering the…

Seachem’s Aquavitro line seeks to expand market share, profits.

Before you rush out and buy Seachem’s new line of “things you must have for your reef”. Be warned. Most if not all of their products are just a re-hash of similiar products they already sell, with one or two…

Jumbo Jellyfish discovered in Antarctica, among others

Who would have thought there would actually be life in Antarctica waters? Scientists have found giant Macroptychaster sea stars  in Antarctic waters. They also found jellyfish with 12-foot tentacles and those sea stars pictured above are about 2 feet wide.…

600 Gallons of water, for the display

If you haven’t looked at Bart’s 600 gallon display, then you should get a look at it.  He is a RB member and the whole system of course is 1300 gallons, and if that doesn’t make you sick with envy…

Algae to produce fuel in europe, plant will cost $92 million, who knew?

GreenFuel Technologies, the Cambridge, MA, alternative energy company has reached an agreement—worth up to some $92 million—to build an algae-based fuel plant in Europe, according to sources close to the firm. GreenFuel is developing algae bioreactor systems to convert carbon…

JBJ “adds” cooling fan to Viper series metal halide

[Image credit: 3reef] Looking at the Viper series metal halides produced by JBJ is a sight for sore eyes. Producing 150 watts over a small nano tank is nothing short of impressive.  One thing does stand out if you happen…

SubCurrent, the Surface skimming aquarium filter

Current has this nifty little filter system call the subcurrent surface skimming filter. This is perfect for a 10 gallon nano or as I was personally thinking about a quarantine tank. Set this filter in your tank, it has nice…

Water testing completely new setup with elos

Have you noticed that we haven’t updated the official reef builders tank? That is because we completely tore it down and built a new stand and sump system. The stand is 72″ wide and will easily support a 180 gallon…

Eshopps gets into the Overflow Box game

Eshopps released overflow boxes for your aquarium. For those of you that don’t want to drill your tank, or don’t want to hassle with it. “Quality overflow boxes feature bulkhead fittings for secure and convenient installation. Use these easy-to-install overflow…